Waterloo Road actress Denise Welch, who is the patron of the charity, will be starting off the event.

Mum-of-two Denise said: “I was very moved by Tilly’s story and immediately decided I wanted to help as much as possible.

“I know what it is like to have a child in hospital. I hope lots of people attend the event, as it will be a great evening. Tim and I are keen to do our bit to help.”

Sarah, of Highfields, Tow Law, County Durham, said: “This will be the biggest event we have hosted for Tilly, and it’s what we’ve been planning since the night she lost her hands. We hope it will give the fund a major boost.

“We’ve been blown away by the willingness of celebrities to donate handprints and the warmth they have shown. When Tilly was taken to the operating room to have her hands removed, I promised her we would get her new hands.”

Since their lives were turned upside down, Sarah and husband Adam, a teacher, have dedicated their lives to raising money to buy the best prosthetic hands available.

Tilly will need up to two pairs of hands every year as she grows, at a cost of more than £20,000 each.

To buy tickets, which cost £85 for a Champagne reception, three-course dinner and a range of entertainment on September 5, call (0191) 370 9559.

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